In this word sounds activity, 1st graders look at each letter in each word. Students say all of the sounds the letters make in the word. Students repeat the sounds and then say the word.

In this reading a book at home instructional activity, students choose a book to read with their family and then answer 4 detailed questions about their reading experience at home.

In this reading a book at home worksheet, 1st graders choose a book to read with a family member at home and then answer 1 short answer question on the lines provided.

In this sentence writing worksheet, students draw a picture of their school and write two complete sentences about this picture.

In this writing stories worksheet, 1st graders make a list of some of the words they know. Students then write a story using two or more of these words.

In this middle sounds in words worksheet, 1st graders circle the words that have the same middle sound as the first word in each row.

In this sight word instructional activity, students practice reading 10 sight words. Students are instructed to cut out both word lists [5 words each] and practice reading. Worksheet is designed to be signed by parent and child when...

In this sight words worksheet, 1st graders read each word on the list and say each letter of the word. Students then cover the word and spell it. Students uncover the word and check their spelling.

In this sight word worksheet, students read 7 sight words, say each letter, cover and spell, then uncover and check spelling. Worksheet is designed to be signed by parent and student upon completion.

In this sight word worksheet, students first read a word, then say each letter, cover and spell, then uncover and check spelling. Worksheet is designed to be signed by parent and student upon completion.

For this vocabulary worksheet, 1st graders think of some new words they saw or heard during the week. Students then get their family to help them write the words down and understand their meaning.

Students create a set and design a costume for a musical performance. In this Life of Celia Cruz lesson, students study biographical facts about Celia Cruz on the exhibition web site. Then students share their creations with the class.

In this early reading worksheet, students read through a book with a family member. Students follow the 6 steps to read the book together.

In this problem solving learning exercise, students read the problem and find a solution to solve the problem, write about how the problem could be prevented, and their future actions to avoid the problem.

In this word and letter match activity, students match groups of 3 letters to words that contain each set. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 

In this alphabet worksheet, students name letters, say the sounds for sets of letters, and practice reading simple sentences.

Students use the computer to research information about community workers on the Internet. In this technology instructional activity, students pretend they are the teacher and that they have to share what they know about the community...

First graders read fluently. For this phonics lesson students practice reading strategies for fluency. They write a response in their journal about the book read in class.

Fourth graders write persuasive letters. In this letter writing lesson, 4th graders read Sitti's Secrets by Naomi Shihab Nye and discuss their areas or topics of concern. Students select a person to write a letter to and how they...

Students practice using the letter "L." In this letter "L" lesson, students complete a worksheet (not included) on which they identify pictures of items that begin with the letter "L."

In this science lesson, pupils classify pictures into categories of vertebrates or invertebrates. After a class discussion, students divide into groups, and are given plastic baggies that contain photographs of each. The groups must...

Fifth graders design an accident chain to show indoor and outdoor safety precautions. In this safety lesson plan, 5th graders also take a quiz that is not provided.

Students identify an object by drawing something that reminds them of how they feel when they are calm or at peace. In this music lesson, students depict a musical instrument making peaceful music, and then an instrument making loud...

First graders analyze what it would be like to own a dinosaur. In this dinosaur writing instructional activity, 1st graders review knowledge and key terms about dinosaurs in order to complete a one paragraph creative writing assignment....